European Golden League: final is Croatia – Ukraine! Estonia and Czech Republic for bronze

Final of 2024 CEV European Golden League, scheduled tomorrow, is Croatia – Ukraine!
Croatia emerged victorious against Estonia in a dramatic five-set match, securing the first ticket avaible for Gran Finale. The match, reminiscent of their 2021 European Championship duel, saw the winners overcome a tough rival after as many as 149 minutes of intense play, 3-2 (25:20, 24:26, 25:21, 19:25, 15:13)
The first set saw Croatia take a commanding advantage, ending 25-20 after solid performances and a collection of very good actions. The second set was closely contested, with Estonia fighting back to win overtime, 26-24. Croatia regained momentum in the third set, winning 25-21, but Estonia pushed back hard in the fourth, taking it 25-19.
In the decisive fifth set, Croatia’s managed to win with the minimum gap, 15-13, with decisive blocks by Sven Jakopec.
In the other semifinal, Ukraine defeated the Czech Republic with a clear 0-3 (24:26, 16:25, 20:25), setting up a final showdown with Croatia, struggling only in first set. Both finalists have also secured spots in the FIVB Challenger Cup, a qualifier for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League.

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🏐| European Golden League 2024 | Semifinals

👉🏼 Saturday June 15, 2024

• 16.00 (Local Time) | Croatia – Estonia 3-2 (25:20, 24:26, 25:21, 19:25, 15:13)
📍Nastavno-Sportska Dvorana Gradski Vrt – Small Hall Osijek (CRO)

• 19.00 (Local Time) | Czech Republic – Ukraine 0-3 (24:26, 16:25, 20:25)
📍 Nastavno-Sportska Dvorana Gradski Vrt – Small Hall Osijek (CRO)

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🏐| NEXT GAMES | Finals

| Sunday June 16, 2024
• 🥉| 16.00 (Local Time) | Estonia – Czech Republic
📍Nastavno-Sportska Dvorana Gradski Vrt – Small Hall Osijek (CRO)
• 🥇| 19.00 (Local Time) | Croatia – Ukraine
📍 Nastavno-Sportska Dvorana Gradski Vrt – Small Hall Osijek (CRO)

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